Dr Kanica Kaushal is a highly accomplished medical professional with an MBBS and MD in Community Medicine (Public Health). She hails from the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh. She has gained recognition for her expertise from both national and international organisations such as ESH, AASLD, APASL, ICMR, SERB, Liver Care Foundation etc.
Dr Kanica has honed her expertise and experience by working at prestigious institutions such as Dr RPGMC Kangra, IGMC Shimla, PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS Jodhpur.
Dr Kanica has worked with SAFETYNET under the aegis of US CDC, Atlanta. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as a Technical Officer for India’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program. Her work was pivotal in leading EIS officers to investigate and control COVID-19 outbreaks in various cities across India. Dr. Kanica showcased exceptional leadership and mentorship skills during this time.
Since 2021, under the able leadership of visionary Padma Bhushan Dr Shiv K Sarin, Dr Kanica has been spearheading five innovative public health projects at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi to improve liver health in India. She is actively working with various states including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh to implement national guidelines for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) for early identification of NAFLD. Through campaigns like EMPATHY (Empowering People Against Hepatitis) and WOMB (Winning Over Mothers with Hepatitis B), she is empathetically working towards creating a network for the general population and women affected with Hepatitis B to challenge stigma and discrimination.
Dr Kanica is a prolific writer with over 60 publications in both national and international journals. She is an expert reviewer for elite journals like BMC Public Health, Human Vaccines, Hepatology International etc. reflecting her outstanding knowledge and expertise in the field.
Dr Kanica’s immense passion for her work is evident in her love for travel. Her extensive travels to 13 countries and 20 states/UTs in India have given her unique insights and experiences, which have contributed significantly to her work. Dr Kanica Kaushal’s unwavering dedication, expertise, and empathetic approach make her an outstanding asset to the field of public health.
